Fort Edward, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 47 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 47-10
Discrimination in provision of brokerage services prohibited
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It shall be unlawful within the Town of Fort Edward to deny any person access to or membership or participation in any multiple-listing service, real estate broker's organization or other service organization or facility relating to the business of selling or renting dwellings; or to discriminate against him or her in terms or conditions of such access, membership or participation on account of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.
Fort Edward, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 47 § 47-10 prohibits the denial of access to real estate services and organizations—such as multiple-listing services or brokers' groups—based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. The rule also bars discriminatory terms or conditions when someone seeks membership or participation in those services. It applies to any such organization or facility involved in the selling or renting of dwellings within the Town of Fort Edward.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Fort Edward, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 47 § 47-10, property owners and managers who work with real estate brokers or listing services are operating in an environment where those intermediaries are legally required to provide equal access. Compliant operators generally confirm that the brokerage services and listing platforms they use do not impose differential terms based on protected characteristics. Maintaining records of how listings are placed and how broker relationships are structured can reflect a commitment to fair-housing principles consistent with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Fort Edward, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 47 § 47-10 gives individuals the right to equal access to real estate brokerage services and multiple-listing organizations when seeking to rent a dwelling, free from discrimination based on protected characteristics. If a person believes they have been denied access or subjected to unequal terms by a real estate service organization, they may consider documenting the interaction and exploring complaint options through local or state fair-housing agencies. Tenant-rights organizations and fair-housing advocacy groups can also help individuals understand what remedies may be available under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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